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Gemsa Family History

Gemsa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gemma, Geist, Gera, Kempa, Gemar, De Sa, Cesa, Gemme, Femia, Gest

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Where is the Gemsa family from?

You can see how Gemsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gemsa family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gemsa's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gemsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gemsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemsa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Gemsa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Gemsa. For the veterans among your Gemsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemsa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gemsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gemsa in 1966 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemsa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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